Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (WA)
The Regional Development division of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is committed to building vibrant regions with strong economies through jobs growth, economic growth and capable people. The division is responsible for the effective planning, coordination and delivery of the State Government’s regional development agenda, including the management of the Royalties for Regions investment program and maintaining effective relationships with key partners across government, industry and the community.
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The division conducts various research programs to facilitate the development and diversification of sustainable regional communities.
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Aboriginal Assets? The impact of major agreements associated with Native title in Western Australia
This research investigates how effectively agreements arising from native title determinations are meeting the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal peoples. It is based on a review of relevant academic and ‘grey’ literature as well as case studies of the experiences... Read article
Regional Indicators
There is a pressing need to better understand the economic and social circumstances experienced by households in different regions of Western Australia. This project is based on the need for a base range of measurable indicators for tracking the economic,... Read article
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre team acknowledges the Wadjuk Nyungar people as the traditional owners of the land on which the Centre is situated.